Interfacing small wind systems to rural power distribution systems

Journal Article · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1984 · IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.1984.4504432· OSTI ID:6291997

Soderholm, L H

The majority of current wind energy conversion systems (WECS) are designed for interconnection to the electric utility grid. Although this type of application performs satisfactorily in most instances when only a few WECS are connected to the electrical distribution system, several problems seem to be of concern as WECS use becomes widespread. For interconnected WECS a number of concepts related to WECS performance and economics must be considered so that safe operation, maximum utilization of WECS energy, and avoidance of interference to normal utility operation may be achieved. Methods and factors that must be considered for interfacing wind turbines to electric utilities are presented in relation to application and performance.

• Research Organization: Agricultural Research Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011
• OSTI ID: 6291997
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States) Vol. IA-20:2; ISSN ITIAC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
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INTERCONNECTED POWER SYSTEMS
OPTIMIZATION
PERFORMANCE
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
POWER PLANTS
POWER SYSTEMS
RURAL AREAS
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